If lot owners did not receive a proxy card for the meeting, the association asks they contact the office and give a current address.

The annual spring cleanup begins March 20. All winter, artificial and old decorations will be removed. During the planting season only live plants are permitted. No additional decorations are allowed. Easter and spring decorations will be allowed to be placed on graves after March 28.

For more information call 330-264-9090.

Seeking alumni award nominations

SMITHVILLE -- The Wayne County Schools Career Center is seeking nominations for Distinguished Alumni Awards from area employers, past and present staff and the community. Nomination forms can be obtained at www.wcscc.org or by calling the principal's office at 330-669-7000, Ext. 1021.

The annual awards are a means of recognizing Career Center graduates who have made significant contributions to their community and by their success in the world of work. The award is limited to those who have graduated from the Career Center and have been in the working world at least five years (class of 2009 or earlier).

Each candidate must have nomination forms completed by two people and the forms must be returned to: Wayne County Schools Career Center, Attn: Shelly Perry, 518 W. Prospect St., Smithville 44677, by April 18. Selection will be made by a committee of representatives from business and industry, and past and present Career Center staff members.

Each honoree will receive a plaque at the Career Center's senior recognition ceremony at the University of Akron Wayne College Boyer Gymnasium on May 20. A matching plaque will be displayed at the Career Center.